What U.S. law prohibits companies from offering or paying bribes to foreign government officials, political parties, and candidates for office for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business?

A) The Foreign Bribery Act
B) The Foreign Political Act
C) The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
D) The International Agreement on Tariff and Bribery Act
E) The International Trade Act

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

A U.S. law that prohibits companies and their individuals from bribing foreign officials to gain a business advantage.

Bribes

Payments or gifts given with the intention of influencing the actions of an individual in a position of power or authority.

Foreign Government Officials

Representatives or employees of a government from a country other than one's own, including diplomats, ministers, and other officials.